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Occupations of the 1860's
The Civil War was not just a time for battles, but life continued on before, during and after. Many jobs at that time were done by an individual or a small factory, and other positions were newly created during the 1860's due to necessity. We have compiled a small list of occupations for research and study, to hone as a persona to present at reenactments, and to help those new to reenacting to narrow the research field. This is certainly not a complete list, for there are many other occupations that are not listed. We encourage our members to learn all they can about topics that best suit them.
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US Patent Office
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Telegrapher
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Cooper
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Woodworker
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Box maker
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Candlemaker
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Cobbler
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US Sanitation Commission
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Christian Commission
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Politician
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US Weapons Salesman
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Abolitionist
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Correspondent
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Leather worker
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Laundress
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Nurse
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Spy
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Seamstress/tailor
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Flag Maker
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Illustrator
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Farmer
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Wheelwright (wagon maker)
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Photographer
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US Postmaster
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US ClerkBanker
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Tobacco Farmer
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Street vendor
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Teacher
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Female Treasury worker
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Textile worker
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Milliner
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College professor
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Coal Miner
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Circus performer
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Priest/Nun
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Lawyer
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Tavern Keeper
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Physician/Doctor (local Doctor that would not have traveled with the army)
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Surveyor
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Plow Maker (especially research in John Deere plows)
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Hired servant/chamber maid
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Master Mason
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Music Teacher
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Butcher
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Brewer
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Cook/cook servant( hired hand)
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Painter
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